Mindfulness Exercises, with Sean Fargo

Mindfulness Exercises, with Sean Fargo

Practical, trauma‑sensitive mindfulness for everyday life — and for the people who teach it. Expect grounded guided meditations, evidence‑informed tools, and candid conversations with leading voices in the field.


Hosted by Sean Fargo — former Buddhist monk, founder of MindfulnessExercises.com, and a certified Search Inside Yourself instructor—each episode blends compassion, clarity, and real‑world application for practitioners, therapists, coaches, educators, and wellness professionals.


What you’ll find:
• Guided practices: breath awareness, body scans, self‑compassion, sleep, and nervous‑system regulation
• Teacher tools: trauma‑sensitive language, sequencing, and ethical foundations for safe, inclusive mindfulness
• Expert interviews with renowned teachers and researchers (e.g., Sharon Salzberg, Gabor Maté, Byron Katie, Rick Hanson, Ellen Langer, Judson Brewer)
• Clear takeaways you can use today—in sessions, classrooms, workplaces, and at home


Updated 2-3x weekly. Follow the show, try this week’s practice, and share one insight in a review to help others discover the podcast.


Explore more resources and training at MindfulnessExercises.com and the Mindfulness Meditation Teacher Certification.

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The Difference Between Mindfulness & Meditation

The Difference Between Mindfulness & Meditation

Are mindfulness and meditation the same thing? It’s a common question... even among seasoned practitioners. While the two are deeply connected, understanding their unique qualities and purposes can transform how you approach your personal practice or how you guide others. In this episode of the Mindfulness Exercises Podcast, we explore the key distinctions between mindfulness and meditation, drawing from their ancient roots, scientific research, and modern applications. You’ll gain clarity on...

2 Apr 41min

Selling Your Mindfulness Meditation Programs to Organizations | Part 2 with Danny Grieco

Selling Your Mindfulness Meditation Programs to Organizations | Part 2 with Danny Grieco

In Part 2 of this two-part series, Mindfulness Exercises founder Sean Fargo and sales expert & mindfulness teacher Danny Grieco go deeper into the practical sales strategies that help mindfulness teachers successfully offer their programs to organizations. Many teachers struggle with pricing, structuring their sales conversations, and overcoming objections when selling mindfulness services. Danny breaks down the most effective approaches for navigating these challenges with confidence and...

28 Mar 30min

Healing Grief with Mindful Self-Compassion (with Guided Meditation)

Healing Grief with Mindful Self-Compassion (with Guided Meditation)

Grief is a deeply human experience—universal, yet profoundly personal. Whether it’s the loss of a loved one, a major life transition, or the quiet ache for how things used to be, grief touches us all. In this special episode of the Mindfulness Exercises Podcast, we explore the healing potential of mindful self-compassion for those navigating loss. Rather than pushing grief aside or rushing through it, this episode offers a gentle, compassionate approach that honors the pain while creating spa...

26 Mar 35min

How to Teach Mindfulness and Meditation | Part 4 - Safety, Inclusivity, & Community

How to Teach Mindfulness and Meditation | Part 4 - Safety, Inclusivity, & Community

One of the most critical responsibilities of a mindfulness teacher is ensuring students feel safe and supported in their practice. But how can teachers guide mindfulness in a way that is trauma-sensitive and accessible to all? In Part 4 of this four-part series, Mindfulness Exercises founder Sean Fargo explores the foundations of trauma-sensitive mindfulness, sharing key insights on how to create a safe, inclusive environment for all students. Sean also highlights the #1 success factor for lo...

24 Mar 23min

Selling Your Mindfulness Meditation Programs to Organizations | Part 1 with Danny Grieco

Selling Your Mindfulness Meditation Programs to Organizations | Part 1 with Danny Grieco

Bringing mindfulness into the workplace can be a deeply fulfilling path—but many mindfulness teachers struggle with how to approach organizations, structure their offerings, and charge for their work with integrity. In Part 1 of this two-part series, Mindfulness Exercises founder Sean Fargo speaks with Danny Grieco, an experienced sales trainer and mindfulness practitioner, about the real demand for mindfulness in organizations today. They explore how mindfulness is more needed than ever in w...

21 Mar 29min

How to Teach Mindfulness and Meditation | Part 3 - Techniques, Templates, & Credentials

How to Teach Mindfulness and Meditation | Part 3 - Techniques, Templates, & Credentials

This episode is sponsored by our Mindfulness Meditation Teacher Certification. Register today for 80% off at ⁠⁠https://mindfulnessexercises.com/certify⁠ Many mindfulness teachers struggle with making mindfulness feel practical and relevant to their students. Without a clear approach, sessions can feel too abstract or disconnected from daily life. In Part 3 of this four-part series, Mindfulness Exercises founder Sean Fargo shares three key techniques to help mindfulness teachers bring mindfuln...

18 Mar 24min

Gentle Awareness and Mindful Presence, a Guided Meditation

Gentle Awareness and Mindful Presence, a Guided Meditation

In the rush of daily life, we often move from moment to moment without truly noticing what is happening within and around us. This guided meditation from Mindfulness Exercises with Sean Fargo invites you to pause and bring gentle awareness to your present experience—without judgment, without striving, simply observing. Through breath awareness, body scanning, and mindful presence, this meditation helps cultivate a deeper connection with the sensations, emotions, and experiences unfoldin...

18 Mar 15min

How to Cultivate Inner Peace: Lessons from a Former Buddhist Monk with Stephen Schettini

How to Cultivate Inner Peace: Lessons from a Former Buddhist Monk with Stephen Schettini

What does it mean to cultivate inner peace, resilience, and wisdom in the modern world? How can we apply the teachings of monastic life to our daily struggles? In this episode of the Mindfulness Exercises Podcast, Sean Fargo sits down with Stephen Schettini, known as The Inner Monk—a former Buddhist monk who spent eight years studying Buddhist philosophy, psychology, and debate across Asia and Europe. Now a mindfulness coach, author, and speaker, Stephen shares his journey of transitioning fr...

14 Mar 44min

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